The Darien School District has created a Chain of Communication. The protocols have been designed to promote direct, open and respectful interactions so that any issues that arise can be worked out quickly and efficiently. Please see the below for your reference: DPS Chain of Communication
The Scholastic book fair is returning ‘in person’ to Holmes School on Wednesday, October 6th to Friday, October 8th! Students will have the opportunity to shop with their teachers and classmates in the gym during school hours. To help make the check out process easier, you must set up an “eWallet” for your child to shop independently (and […]
Have a great summer! We will see you back at school on August 30th! Until then, here are some key resources. 2023-2024 District Calendar Summer Reading Newsletter Summer Math Newsletter
We are still in need of an Editor-in-Chief for the yearbook. We have filled all grade level rep positions and have reorganized the committee in a way to help spread out the workload. The yearbook is a wonderful memento that the students enjoy so much and we are hopeful we can get the volunteers needed […]
School supplies for next year are now on sale! Some items are required for all students. Order by June 21st! If you choose to purchase school supplies through the PTO program, please visit www.SuppliesToPlease.com, click on “Parents Login” and use the following details: Username: Holmes Password: hs2023 Please note that the username and password are […]
Every Drop Counts! For our final Kids Care project this school year, we will be learning about water conservation and the “Every Drop Counts” initiative that was led by the Darien Environmental Group and the Garden Club of Darien this past year. Our goal is to focus on the importance of water conservation for our environment, […]
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!! SOME ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS. To order school supplies for your child, please visit: suppliestoplease.com. Click on “Parents Login” and enter the username: Holmes, password: hs2021 (case sensitive). Prices and supply lists by grade can be found on the website. Ordering school supplies through Supplies […]
The International Cultures Committee is excited to “travel” with you to Czechia in April as part of the Holmes Cultural Passport Program. Fun Facts About Czechia 1. The largest ancient castle in the world is the Prague Castle. 2. Czechia has the highest castle-density in the world (with more than 2000!) 3. Mushroom hunting is a […]
If you or you know of a friend/neighbor who has a kindergarten-aged child, registration is now available online. Please go to the Darien Public School website to begin the registration process. Please see here for more information.Any questions, please contact M’Liss Conetta at mconetta@darienps.org.
Help your Hawks show their school spirit with new gear for back to school! This season’s newest styles are available online and can be delivered straight to your child’s classroom! The sale is live now and runs through September 13th. Outfitters will also have select items for sale at Open House, so be sure to […]
